Springfield police seek public's help in identifying this woman suspect of using stolen credit cards

SPRINGFIELD – Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a woman suspected in running up a tally of more than $1,200 with credit cards stolen last month from a Baystate Medical Center employee.

Sgt. John M. Delaney said the cards were stolen from the wallet of a female employee while she was away from her work station on May 22.

Later that afternoon, the cards were used at ten different city businesses, including: Wal-Mart, Burlington Coat Factory and four different Sunoco gasoline stations, Delaney, aide to Police Commissioner William J. Fitchet, said.

Police obtained video of the suspect at one of the stores. Delaney said a woman matching the description of the woman in the video was seen in the vicinity of the victim’s work station on the day of the theft.

Those with information are asked to call the Detective Bureau at (413) 787-6355. Or, they can use the anonymous " Text-a- tip" program. Text "CRIMES" or "274637;" the body of the message should begin with the keyword "SOLVE," followed by the information to police.